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Updating software, Updating the BIOS, Determining the BIOS version

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What's Next? Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with your computer are available either through HP Support Assistant or on the HP Web site. HP Support Assistant automatically checks for software updates from HP. The utility runs every 30 days and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can manually check for updates at any time. Click Start, click Help and Support, and then click Maintain. Follow the on-screen instructions. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information about installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided in English only.) To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. For details, refer to the "Determining the BIOS version" section, later in this chapter. If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ✎ The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer interacts with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Open your Web browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your country or region. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 5. Press enter. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10. 8 Getting Started

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Getting Started
What’s Next?
Updated versions of the software provided with your computer are available either through
HP Support Assistant or on the HP Web site.
HP Support Assistant automatically checks for software updates from HP. The utility runs
every 30 days and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and
optional software and driver updates.
You can manually check for updates at any time. Click
Start
, click
Help and Support
, and
then click
Maintain
. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called
SoftPaqs
. Some
BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called
ROMPaqs
.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information
about installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are
provided in English only.)
To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps:
1.
Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a
system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the
computer. For details, refer to the “Determining the BIOS version” section, later in this
chapter.
If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before
installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the
operating system, determines how the computer interacts with the hardware devices,
and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.
2.
Open your Web browser, and go to
.
3.
Select your country or region.
4.
Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model
number in the product box.
5. Press
enter
.
6.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have, and then
download and install the new BIOS.
Determining the BIOS version
BIOS version information (also known as
ROM date
and
System BIOS
) can be displayed by
using Computer Setup.
To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
esc
while the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press
f10
.
Updating software
Updating the BIOS